Rhode Island includes the sale price and the doc fee in the taxable amount of an auto loan but does not include the trade-in value nor the rebate.

Therefore, car buyers get a tax break on trade-in vehicles and rebates in Rhode Island.

Cost Breakdown

In our calculation, the taxable amount is $ which equals the sale price of $ plus the doc fee of $ minus the trade-in value of $ minus the rebate of $.

DMV fees are about $ on a $ vehicle based on flat fees that vary by vehicle weight and usage.

View the Rhode Island state fee schedule to verify your registration cost, and use the DMV Override to adjust the calculator.

Consumer Advice

Prepaid maintenance plans are not taxed in Rhode Island and provide considerable savings over paying down the road. Include maintenance on the warranty line of the calculator for accurate handling.

The documentation fee is set by the dealer, but is not negotiable so clarify upfront what the dealer charges. The customary doc fee of $220 in Rhode Island includes a $20 title fee plus a $200 fee the dealer retains as payment for completing the state required documents.

Dealer Quote

Thank you for considering our dealership for your new vehicle! I can offer you a net price of $ which equals the dealer sale price of $ minus the factory rebate of $.

I can purchase your trade vehicle for $, payoff your loan up to $, and apply the balance of $ to this purchase. The estimated tax and registration combined is $, but this may vary based on vehicle weight and usage. Our required dealer documentation fee is $.